What happened
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Chamoli, Uttarakhand at 10:23 pm IST on 6 October 2026; tremors rippled through Delhi NCR within minutes.
Why it matters
Delhi NCR residents experienced overnight tremors; the shallow 13 km focus amplified the felt area. NCS issued confirmation within 17 minutes.
Remember this
Shallow Uttarakhand quake sent tremors across Delhi NCR at 10:23 pm IST.
More context & who is affected
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district at 10:23 pm IST on 6 October 2026, according to the National Center for Seismology. Tremors were felt across Delhi and adjoining NCR areas within minutes.
NDTV reports the epicentre sat at 30.103 N latitude and 79.561 E longitude, roughly 50 km south of Joshimath, at a shallow depth of 13 km. A shallower focus like this tends to be felt over a wide area even at lower magnitude.
Residents in Safdarjung told reporters that furniture began to move during the shaking. NCS posted its confirmation on X at around 10:40 pm, about 17 minutes after the event, giving Delhi NCR a short window of uncertainty before the readings were on the record.
- Magnitude
- 4.9 Richter scale magnitude of the earthquakeNDTV News DeskHindustan Times
- Epicentre
- Chamoli, Uttarakhand 30.103 N, 79.561 E, about 50 km south of JoshimathNDTV News DeskHindustan Times
- Depth
- 13 km Focus depth confirmed by National Center for SeismologyNDTV News Desk
Timeline
- 6 Oct 2026, 10:23 pm IST — Magnitude 4.9 quake recorded in Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
- 6 Oct 2026, ~10:40 pm IST — NCS confirms on X, roughly 17 minutes later.
General Public
Residents across Delhi NCR felt tremors from the Uttarakhand quake overnight.
Delhi Ncr Residents
Safdarjung residents reported furniture moving during the tremor, prompting overnight checks.
General Public
National Center for Seismology issued the confirmation on X, prompting a quick public check.
Reporting fromNDTV News Desk ↗Hindustan Times ↗
Sources & verification2 sources · 4 claims
These are the records behind this briefing. Linked reporting is not the same as independent confirmation.
- NDTV News DeskReporting
4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Uttarakhand, Tremors Felt In Delhi ↗
Published Oct 6, 2026 · Accessed Oct 6, 2026 - Hindustan TimesReporting
4.9 magnitude earthquake hits Uttarakhand's Chamoli; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR ↗
Published Oct 6, 2026 · Accessed Oct 6, 2026
Claims and linked sources
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district at 10:23 pm IST on 6 October 2026.
The epicentre sat at 30.103 N, 79.561 E, about 50 km south of Joshimath, at 13 km depth.
Tremors were felt across Delhi and NCR, with Safdarjung residents reporting toppling furniture.
NCS confirmed the quake on X at about 10:40 pm, roughly 17 minutes after the event.
